Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been omitted from England's World Cup squad, with the 33-year-old expressing shock and disappointment at Thomas Tuchel's decision. The news broke on Thursday, a day before the official squad announcement, leaving Maguire 'gutted' after a strong season with his club.
Maguire, who earned a recall in March after a lengthy absence, featured in both of England's friendlies but was warned by Tuchel about his lack of 'mobility'. The England manager reportedly informed Maguire on Thursday that he would not be part of the squad for the tournament in North America.
In a statement on Instagram, Maguire said: 'I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had. I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision.' He added that he had 'loved nothing more than putting that shirt on' and wished the team well.
Tuchel had previously indicated that Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa were his preferred centre-back pairing, with Trevoh Chalobah also ahead of Maguire in the pecking order. The omission boosts the chances of Dan Burn and Levi Colwill making the final cut. Maguire, who missed Euro 2024 through injury, now faces an uncertain international future at 33.
